Lago Zancudo

Lago Zancudo is a lake located in Blaine County, southern California. It was named by the Spanish due to its population of malarial mosquitos, and it was formerly a jetty used by locals for trading before being gifted to the state in 1941. It was transformed back to its original wild status, benefitting the local wildlife and enriching the lives of thousands of visitors each year. The wetlands were covered with bogs and trees, and wildlife such as birds and deer inhabited the lake area. The lake itself was undeveloped, but Fort Zancudo was built next to the lake, and the Great Ocean Highway was built over the lake.